With the Z 50 ($859.95), Nikon is putting the mirrorless technology developed for pricier full-frame bodies into a more portable—and more affordable—camera, built around the DX (APS-C) sensor format. It drops some features, notably in-body stabilization, but still offers an outstanding viewfinder, wide autofocus coverage, and 4K recording. Its autofocus system isn't quite as advanced as similar cameras from Fujifilm and Sony, though, and there are fewer dedicated mirrorless lenses available for the Z 50, so it's more appealing to photographers already invested in Nikon equipment, or family photographers who don't need loads of lenses. Nikon's First DX Mirrorless The Z 50 matches the looks of its full-frame siblings, with a prominent EVF hump on the top and Nikon's iconic red stripe on the handgrip. But, despite sharing the same wide-diameter lens mount, it's smaller all around. It comes in at 3.7 by 5.0 by 2.4 inches (HWD) and 13.9 ounces—the full-frame Z 6 is 4.0 by 5.3 by 2.7 i...

The Nikon Z 50 is a good mirrorless camera with a lot of appeal to photographers already invested in the system, but isn't quite as capable as its rivals.

Light and compact; Big, crisp EVF; Speedy response; 11fps continuous drive; Strong 4K video quality; Built-in flash; Compatible with Nikon SLR lenses via adapter

Few native lenses; Subject tracking not as good as competitors; Touch features could be more robust; Lowest resolution in class; Selfie screen design is a little awkward

There are cameras for photographers, and then there are cameras for pre-photographers. The Nikon Z 50, Nikon’s smallest DX camera yet and first APS-C mirrorless camera, falls largely into the second category. Marketed towards Instagram users ready to upgrade from a smartphone, the Z 50 incorporates in-camera video editing and wireless video transfer while keeping to a design that channels an entry-level DSLR. But the Z 50 also launches with a built-in audience — casual Nikonographers with a stash of F-mount lenses that can be easily adapted to the mirrorless Z mount. Lacking the in-body stabilization of the full-frame Z 6 and Z 7, the Z 50 makes up for its shorter feature list with a lightweight, 14-ounce body and a tiny kit lens. After the failed Nikon 1 series, it’s good to see Nikon putting some real effort into a mirrorless camera that targets casual photographers. It’s not perfect, but the Z 50 does a lot right. The Z 50 ditches some of the high-end features of the Z 6 and Z 7, li...

Weather-sealed, ergonomic design; Excellent image quality; 11 fps burst speed; Wireless video transfers;

Autofocus struggles in low light; Few native DX lenses at launch;

The beautifully made Z 50 is the beginning of a new era for Nikon but can it catch up with the competition?

Bringing a revitalised approach into its mirrorless line-up, the Z50 represents the entry/mid-level entry point - complete with DX sensor and access to the Z mount lenses - in a package that's feature rich, easy to use, and capable beyond its years.

After launching the Z6 and Z7 last year, the next thing people wanted to know is how Nikon planned to...

The new Nikon Z50 mirrorless camera is the smallest interchangeable-lens DX-format camera Nikon offers, and as you can probably tell, I liked it a lot. It’s small and rugged with surprisingly high build quality for the price, and its thin, sleek design is very attractive.

The Z50 is reasonably priced and doesn’t disappoint. We were super impressed by the autofocus system; it performed very well. We would have liked it to have more dynamic range, but for the price it is acceptable. Its low light performance is fine, though a bit below most mirrorless cameras.

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